Senior Environmental Planners

LSA is seeking Senior Environmental Planners with 5 or more years of professional experience to join the team in any of its 9 California offices. Working independently and under the direction of a Project Manager, the Senior Environmental Planner will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to prepare technical reports and environmental documentation, primarily in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for both public and private projects (e.g., transportation/transit, residential and commercial developments, utility corridors, parks, schools, and open space).

City and County, California Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, and resource agency permitting experience is a plus.

The ideal Senior Environmental Planner candidates will have a strong foundation in successfully obtaining environmental work, and will have established good working relationships with a diverse clientele. Candidates must have experience in writing environmental documents and conducting environmental analysis, and must have excellent writing skills. In addition, candidates must have experience overseeing all aspects of a project, including leading client and regulatory agency meetings;

coordinating reviews with environmental and technical staff; scoping projects for the appropriate level of environmental review, budget control, and invoicing; maintaining schedules; managing subconsultants; and providing overall quality control. The ideal candidates will have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The successful candidates will also be expected to prepare proposals and to engage in business development activities.

LSA places a strong emphasis on previous technical experience, quality of work, and the ability to manage project budgets and schedules. Excellent communication skills, willingness to collaborate with others, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work in one of LSA's offices. Flexible workplace schedules may be arranged and allow for potential hybrid in-office/remote opportunities, subject to supervisor discretion. From time to time, travel to project sites and client meetings is also required.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience with the preparation of documents that comply with CEQA and/or NEPA, as well as knowledge of other federal, State, and local environmental statutes and regulations
• Experience in a private environmental consulting firm preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning, or a related field
• Advanced degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work as a member of a fast-paced team
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Business development, marketing, and proposal preparation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $71,000 to $154,000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Contact

If you would like to learn more about this position or be put in touch with the hiring manager, please contact our Recruitment Department at

About the Organization

LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.

LSA's employee-owners are its most valuable resource. LSA fosters professional development and personal growth in an environment that offers opportunities for training and enrichment. LSA takes great pride in its work and looks for talented, dedicated professionals to join its team. We are always looking for energetic and enthusiastic…